Acetylcysteine vs Dornase alfa
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetylcysteine was dispensed 210.9× as often as Dornase alfa in May 2026 — 48,091 items versus 228 in England.
48,091items
Acetylcysteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
228items
Dornase alfa · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Dornase alfa: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Dornase alfa
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Dornase alfa |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 48,091 | 228 |
| Items, last 12 months | 508,734 | 3,074 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £418,580 | £132,977 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Dornase alfa.